Mossberg 500 Pump Shotguns

This is the leading selling shotgun in the world with over 12,000,000 in use. Mossberg is known for efficient, reliable, pump action shotguns delivered at reasonable prices and the Mossberg 500 is the flagship of the company.

The short cycle action allows you to remain on target between shots. That same short action pumping action makes the Mossberg 500 a favorite for law enforcement and military applications. There are thousands of Mossberg 500 shotguns riding around in the racks of squad cars across the USA.

Oscar Mossberg started the company over a century ago in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1961, they introduced the Mossberg 500 which emerged as the most popular shotgun they’ve produced in a long line of long guns. It’s ideal for upland game with its quick cycling action. It’s durable and weather resistant so it’s perfect in a duck blind and it’s a great choice for home defense in one of the shorter 18.5- or 20-inch barrel styles. This is an all-around, affordable shotgun for just about anyone.

Mossberg’s reputation for inexpensive shotguns is matched by their durability in heavy use. These shotguns are legendary for their ability to keep firing in all types of nasty conditions. This comes down to design.

The Mossberg 500 features twin-action bars, an anti-jam elevator that ensures smooth operation along with dual extractors, and positive steel-to-steel lockup.A ventilated rib aids in track flying targets and the ergonomic top safety makes it easy to engage the action with just the flick of your thumb.

The Mossberg 500 is available in the three most popular shotgun gauges, 12, 20 and .410. Barrel length ranges from 22 to 28 inches and some models offer two barrels. The Mossberg 500 barrel can be easily detached with just the twist of a front locking knob allowing the barrel to slide out and be quickly replaced. This added feature of multiple barrels allows you have to just one shotgun but to use it for a variety of hunting styles with the changing of a barrel.

You need it? They’ve got it.

• All Purpose - The hunting standard in both 12- and 20-gauge 24/26 Inch
• Bantam - .410/20 gauge is lightweight with either 22- or 24-inch barrels
• ATI Tactical – Home defense with a pistol grip and an 18.5-inch barrel
• Retrograde - 18.5-inch in 12 gauge
• Tactical JIC Cruiser – 18.5 inch with synthetic stock, beige finish and pistol grip
• Compact Super Bantam - For field and deer hunting but a good home defense option
• Combo Turkey/Deer 500 – 12 gauge with two barrels
• Flex - Matte blued synthetic with a 28-inch barrel designed to handle the worst weather
• Super Bantam Muddy Girl Wild Pump – A wild pink camo pattern 22-inch barrel
• Tactical JIC Mariner - A Marinecote finish making it a good choice for saltwater use
• Dead Ring Scope Obsession Pump - Scope attached to the ventilate rib making for deer
• Combo Field Security - Detachable pistol grip for dual usage

An easier question to answer is what the Mossberg 500 shotgun is not used for. This is an all-around shotgun produced in a wide variety of models for just about anything a shotgun can be used for. There is something for everyone in the Mossberg 500 line.

The most popular shotgun used by law enforcement over the last half-century, the Mossberg 500 brings firepower to the situation when an officer requires it. It can be compact, fitting in the front rack of a squad car and delivers ample firepower in 12-gauge for any crisis. It’s equally adaptable for home defense. The shorter 18.5-to-20-inch models are a great choice for personal protection. Available in .410, 20 and 12-gauge these shotguns can be used efficiently with any shooter no matter how large or small they may be.

For hunting, the Mossberg 500 is a low-cost shotgun that many choose as an introductory shotgun to youth and novice hunters. In .410 there is very little recoil, making it a great choice for beginners while they learn how to use a shotgun.